Become a successful magician: For fun or profit!
By Alex Master
()
About this ebook
Read more from Alex Master
Lucid dreaming techniques: Imagine being able to choose what you do in your dreams… Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMagic trick compilation: Compilation of magic tricks Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe secrets of hypnosis: Learn to harness the raw power of hypnosis Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Related to Become a successful magician
Related ebooks
The Royal Road to Card Magic Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Applied Magic Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMagic for Children: 51 easy to learn magic tricks that will leave your friends spellbound Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDiversified Magic - Comprising a Number of original Tricks, Humerous Patter, and Short Articles of general Interest Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings71+10 Magic Tricks For Children: Entertain children and adults alike Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAnything Is Possible Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMcCoy's Miracles: World Class Card Magic Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Listen to Us!: showbiz interviews Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Simple but Mystifying Magic Tricks with Cards, Matches, Money and Glasses Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMagic for Everyone: Anytime and Anywere Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsJokes for Magic Tricks Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMagic: How to reproduce classic illusions Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsEveryday Magic - Magic Tricks to Shock Using What is in Your Pocket - Coins, Notes, Handkerchiefs, Cigarettes Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMagicians' Tricks Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Self-Working Table Magic: 97 Foolproof Tricks with Everyday Objects Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Wonder Emporium Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Series of Stage Illusions Perfect for Amateurs - Magic Tricks for Those Ready to Step on Stage Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Miraculous Magic Tricks: Packed with dozens of dazzling tricks to learn in simple steps Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Boy Magician: A large number of the latest and best tricks carefully selected for the rising generation of conjurers Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsOriginal Tricks Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Magic: Clear and Concise Explanations of Classic Illusions Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Glass Throught The Table Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Magician's Magic Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Book of Magic and Illusions Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFinancial Savvy For Magicians Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsYour Own Touring Show Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSandorMagic E106: Jumping Jacks Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Spectacular Sleight of Hand Miracles 2 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Games & Activities For You
How to Draw Anything Anytime: A Beginner's Guide to Cute and Easy Doodles (Over 1,000 Illustrations) Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/51001 Chess Exercises for Beginners: The Tactics Workbook that Explains the Basic Concepts, Too Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Quiz Master: 10,000 general knowledge questions Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5101 Fun Personality Quizzes: Who Are You . . . Really?! Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5How to Study Chess on Your Own: Creating a Plan that Works… and Sticking to it! Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/530 Interactive Brainteasers to Warm Up your Brain Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKokology 2: More of the Game of Self-Discovery Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Best F*cking Activity Book Ever: Irreverent (and Slightly Vulgar) Activities for Adults Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Chess: Chess Masterclass Guide to Chess Tactics, Chess Openings & Chess Strategies Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Bored Games: 100+ In-Person and Online Games to Keep Everyone Entertained Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Monsters Know What They're Doing: Combat Tactics for Dungeon Masters Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How To Beat Anyone At Chess: The Best Chess Tips, Moves, and Tactics to Checkmate Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Serial Killer Trivia: Fascinating Facts and Disturbing Details That Will Freak You the F*ck Out Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Star Wars: Book of Lists Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsTo Kill a Mockingbird: A Novel by Harper Lee (Trivia-On-Books) Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Everything Lateral Thinking Puzzles Book: Hundreds of Puzzles to Help You Think Outside the Box Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsInto the Dungeon: A Choose-Your-Own-Path Book Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Stuff You Should Know: An Incomplete Compendium of Mostly Interesting Things Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Thinking, Fast and Slow: By Daniel Kahneman (Trivia-On-Book) Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Book of Card Games: The Complete Rules to the Classics, Family Favorites, and Forgotten Games Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMy Best Mathematical and Logic Puzzles Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Harry Potter - The Complete Quiz Book Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (Trivia-On-Books) Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5All the Light We Cannot See: A Novel by Anthony Doerr | Conversation Starters Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Big Book of Nature Activities: A Year-Round Guide to Outdoor Learning Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Embrace Your Weird: Face Your Fears and Unleash Creativity Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand (Trivia-On-Books) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Reviews for Become a successful magician
0 ratings0 reviews
Book preview
Become a successful magician - Alex Master
ALEX MASTER
BECOME A SUCCESSFUL MAGICIAN
(first edition)
For Fun or Profit!
Title
BECOME A SUCCESSFUL MAGICIAN
Author’s name
Alex Master
Publisher
Giochidimagia Editore
ISBN
9788832146011
Web site
www.giochidimagia.net
IMPORTANT: This ebook contains encrypted data aimed at a recognition in case of piracy. All rights are reserved according to law. No part of this book may be reproduced by any means without the written permission of author and publisher. It is expressly forbidden to pass on to others this book, either in hard copy or electronic format, either for money or for free. The concepts and techniques described in this book are the result of years of study and specializations, so the same outcome is not guaranteed either in personal or professional growth. The reader assumes full responsibility for his choices and he is aware of the risks associated with any form of exercise. The author and publisher are not responsible for the misuse or for any prohibited purpose of the content of this book. The book has merely educational and informative purposes and does not replace any type of medical, psychological or professional treatment. If you suspect or are aware of any health problems or any physical or psychological problem you will need to rely on an appropriate medical treatment. The book does not replace the advice and help of a professional in the field, for any specialized discipline it is advisable to rely on an expert professional who follows the question in the first person.
Table of Contents
Should you become an amateur or professional magician?
Do you need an agent?
The business side of magic shows: Microphones and other sound equipment
The business side of magic shows: Promotional materials
Phone calls
Brochures/Flyers/Cards
The business side of magic shows: The media and advertising
Tri-media
TV
Radio
New media
Websites
The business side of magic shows: Liability insurance
The business side of magic shows: Finding your gigs
The business side of magic shows: What about costumes & makeup?
Should you have an assistant?
Learning the tricks: Buy or make your props
Learning the tricks: Handkerchief Tricks
Linen or Silk?
Tips on Performing Handkerchief Tricks
Learning the tricks: Box Tricks
How to Make the Box
The Box Trick
Learning the tricks: Paper Tricks
Learning the tricks: Rope Tricks
Learning the tricks: Other Miscellaneous Tricks
Should you become an amateur or professional magician?
An amateur magician is anyone who has a minimum amount of talent, skill and knowledge when it comes to performing magic tricks. He or she may be anyone who knows one magic trick or at least three magic tricks.
But basically, a more technical definition of an amateur magician is anyone who does not in any way practice magic as their trade, even if he or she knows four, five, six or more than a number of magic tricks. This is regardless of how good, better or excellent he or she may be in performing flourishes, sleight of hand or optical illusions.
However, there are those amateur magicians who try their very best to expand their current knowledge as well as repertoire and still practice magic as their primary source of income. People who do this are usually called hedge magicians. This is in order to differentiate them from authentic professional magicians who make practicing and performing magic as a trade and make an actual living doing so.
Meanwhile a professional magician is anyone who has